Her mother is Korean and father is Polish. She grew up in New Jersey, went to Dwight-Englewood high school, and attended Oberlin College, but transferred to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Orzolek has been noted for her sense of fashion. All of her costumes are designed by fashion designer and friend Christian Joy. She is also well known for her outrageous antics during live shows. She is known to often spit water or beer, or sometimes grapes into the crowd. Her on-stage antics have been compared to punk legends like Iggy Pop and Patti Smith. In 2003 at The Metro, Sydney, Australia (prior to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' appearance at the Livid festival), she accidentally danced off the stage at a sideshow and reluctantly had to be taken to hospital - a few days later she appeared at the festival in a wheelchair, pushed by Angus Andrew.
She currently lives in Los Angeles, California, in the Silver Lake neighbourhood.
Hello tomorrow
Karen O Lyrics
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I'm trying to take the shape of
Turning to the whole wide world
I made up
The lights are golden...
Go where the lights turn dark
Go where the lights turn dark
The lights were golden...
Whenever I wake up
I'm trying to take the shape of
Turning to the whole wide world
I made up
In Karen O's song "Hello tomorrow", she sings about waking up and trying to take the shape of a world that she has created in her mind. The repetition of the phrase "Turning to the whole wide world I made up" emphasizes this feeling of living in a dream world. However, the line "The lights are golden..." suggests that this world may not be completely perfect or ideal. The following lines "Go where the lights turn dark" emphasize the idea that sometimes one must venture into the unknown or uncomfortable in order to truly experience life. The repetition of this phrase suggests that it is a mantra to live by, a reminder to not always stay in the safe and comfortable.
Karen O's use of simple yet poetic language creates a dreamlike quality to the song. The theme of self-discovery and exploration is universal and relatable, as many people may feel stuck in their routine and long for something more. The song encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zone and seek adventure, even if it means going where the lights turn dark. Overall, "Hello tomorrow" is a beautiful and inspiring song that encourages listeners to live boldly and fearlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever I wake up
Every morning when I open my eyes
I'm trying to take the shape of
I am attempting to become the best version of myself
Turning to the whole wide world
Gaining a full understanding of my surroundings
I made up
It's all my own creation
The lights are golden...
Things are going well
Go where the lights turn dark
Pushing through difficult times
Go where the lights turn dark
The path to success is not always easy
The lights were golden...
Things were going well in the past
Contributed by Chloe N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Radio Quark
Have you ever woke up only to realize that you are still dreaming? I feel like that when I hear this song
Whenever I wake up
Try and take the shape off
Turn into the whole wide world I made up
Off!
The lights are golden, off!
Go where the lights turn dark
Go where the lights turn dark
The lights were golden, off!
Whenever I wake up
Try and take the shape off
Turn into the whole wide world I made up
Zaskira
I heard this song in an Adidas commercial when I was a child and it never left me. I finally found it :) especially the end where the lyrics are " turn into the whole wide world I made up. " I am now an artist. And I am a teenager
Ly
I came here because this song is part of my childhood
CuriOdyssey
Dude, same!! And I finally found it after years of searching omg haha
Lily Finau
Karen O always makes the pain in my chest go away, no matter how broken I am...
Alejandro Barboza
Never too late to a party...I see all the comments are hella old...my oldest dotter was a one year old when the shoe commercial was created...she always perked up when it came on...to this day she says it was one of her first general memories...🤙😁... its 2021..she 17 now. Ya'll have a good night
Dices4Serenity
I've been listening to the Yeah yeah yeahs for so long that Karen O's voice is like being comforted by a best friend <3
Brandy Layne
It really is
Cucumamacacapipi
this is really well done. classic sound.
Gabriel Marín
Esta canción me relaja ñ.ñ
Milton S
Love it!!!!!